Failure Is An Option
This past weekend, while at the World Dairy Expo, a business person made a comment to me that was intriguing. She said, “Failure is an option.” This caused me to pause because we more often use the phrase “Failure is not an option” associated with NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz and Apollo 13 – even though that is more of a movie line than real quote from Kranz. While both phrases can be useful from a mindset perspective, let’s look at the context being used this weekend when it was said that “failure is an option.”
The phrase, in the context she was using it served as a reminder that adapting to new technology, new genetic research, evolving consumer demands, new techniques, and new equipment is essential for growth, continual improvement, staying relevant, and being profitable. Embracing change, even when it involves facing challenges or setbacks, allows us to learn and innovate. Failing to learn and innovate not only makes failure an option, it makes failure inevitable. Viewing these experiences as opportunities rather than obstacles can motivate us to stay curious and engaged with the world around us. It encourages a mindset where we are open to learning new skills and exploring new possibilities, ultimately leading to greater success in both personal and professional realms. We must recognize that not exploring new possibilities will enable failure to be an option.
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